Our Ciders

Our Ciders

The juice for our 2017 ciders was pressed last fall (September-November, 2016). The juice ferments for 2 weeks to 3 months, and then ages in the tanks until we blend and bottle in July. We work with the seasons, not on a manufacturing schedule. We wait to bottle our ciders until they are at their best, which sometimes means giving them over a year to mellow and shift into the fullest expression of the apples that went into them.

All of our ciders pair very well with cheese and a variety of food. We make them to go with food, like wine. We have included some pairing suggestions here, but be playful with your pairings and let us know if you find some winning combinations!

Orchard King

Alcohol 7.5%

One of our flagship ciders, this bottle-conditioned cider is sparkling, dry, and refreshing. Pleasant minerality leads to a high, fruity finish with citrus notes.

Apples in this cider: Jonagold, Pinova, Cox’s Orange Pippin and a variety of late bittersweet cider apples

Pair with appetizers and cheese.

Retail Price: $14

Orchard Queen

Alcohol 7.5%

Our 2017 Queen is full and ample. On the nose it is rich with the perfume of bittersweets, apple essence, and a hint of smoke and leather. A ripe apple flavor is followed by tropical fruit and smoky notes, with lots of acid and tannin to match.

Whetstone Reserve: Perry

Scott Farm’s entire harvest of Brandy perry pears have yielded this iridescent, rich, fruity, and aromatic perry. The finish is long and lingering and full. Only 13 cases produced this year!

Retail Price: $20

Methode Champenoise

RELEASED 11/29/17!!! Limited quantity!

Alcohol 9%

Following a vigorous in-bottle fermentation, and aging over a year on its lees, this cider is hand-disgorged in the traditional method. The result is this champagne-style cider with delicate bubbles, taut acidity, and delightful dryness, which highlight tropical fruit and minerality with a creamy finish. A fabulous “cross-over” cider for those unfamiliar with cider, but enthusiastic about sparkling wine.

Apples in this cider: Cox’s Orange Pippin, Wickson

Pair with aged cheddar, Tavernier chocolates, appetizers, or use for a toast!

What People Are Saying

“I never knew cider could have so much depth!”
—Brattleboro Farmers’ Market Customer

“I tried to make a French-style supper to go with the Kingston Black: buckwheat crepes with smoked ham and gruyere. The cider was delicious – great flavor, great sparkle. Looking forward to many more bottles!”
—Marj Wright